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Rust Belt Rundown

Rust Belt Rundownwww.rustbeltrecruiting.com
Shining a light on the meaningful work being done in Northeast Ohio, the Rust Belt Rundown convenes manufacturing executives and business leaders for candid discussions about business, regional happenings, industry trends, entrepreneurship, and more.
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Episodes

Episode 30 featuring Arian May, Director of Advancement at OhioGuidestone

We're joined by Arian May , Director of Advancement at OhioGuidestone and she talks through the mission, values, and impact they work on every day to create a path for families and individuals to pursue a meaningful life and make a difference in their communities.

Feb 24, 202244 minEp. 30

Episode 29 featuring Rachel Stentz-Baugher, Vice President of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission

In this episode, we talk all things sports, community, and leadership with Rachel Stentz-Baugher , Vice President of Administration & Development at the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission . She goes into detail about how she got to where she is today with the Commission, the exciting growth they’ve experienced over the years, and what things look like for the future of the Cleveland sports community!...

Feb 08, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 29

Episode 26 featuring Dave Gutheil Chief Commercial Officer at the Port of Cleveland

We’re joined by Dave Gutheil , Chief Commercial Officer at the Port of Cleveland , and he talks through the root issues to the United States' current supply chain issues. He explains how smaller ports, like the Port of Cleveland, could make a big difference in alleviating the bottleneck and save customers time and money.

Dec 10, 202126 minEp. 26

Episode 25 featuring Todd Leebow, President & CEO of Majestic Steel

President & CEO of Majestic Steel and Founder of four other businesses, our featured guest Todd Leebow has a lot going on. In this episode, we talk through his experience working in his family-owned steel business and how the pandemic has affected industrial supply chains throughout the US as well as the countless passion projects he's pursuing through his many different businesses all focused on making an impact in the greater Cleveland communities. President & CEO of Majestic Steel USA...

Nov 24, 202123 minEp. 25

Episode 24 featuring Jason Scales, Business Manager of Education at Lincoln Electric

In this episode, we’re joined by Jason Scales, Business Manager of Education at Lincoln Electric who has dedicated ten years at Lincoln to pushing the envelope on education, advancement, and celebration of America’s skilled workforce. Jason shares his knowledge of today’s workforce issues and initiatives, as well as the many opportunities he’s helped create to facilitate stronger trade development initiatives.

Nov 12, 202134 minEp. 24

Episode 22 featuring Sean Cwynar, CFO of Diamond Metals

Sean Cwynar, CFO of Diamond Metals , shares insider knowledge on how essential manufacturing is to our economy, grazing the surface of how many local manufacturers switched gears to help fight the COVID 19 pandemic. He also speaks on the importance of guiding high schoolers to attend trade schools and how the manufacturing industry is actively rebuilding its reputation for offering meaningful careers

Oct 14, 202134 min

Episode 21 featuring Nate Stansberry, Director of Recruiting at Rust Belt Recruiting

On Episode 21, we’re welcoming Nate Stansberry to the Rust Belt Recruiting team as our new Director of Recruiting. Nate shares insight on his years of experience as a recruiting expert, his predictions on the evolving job market, recommendations for small and large businesses facing talent acquisition challenges, and even some cool facts about fishing!

Sep 14, 202128 minEp. 21

Episode 20 featuring Sir Yacht

Content, Careers, and Cleveland! We’re joined by special guest Joey Kinsley, also known as Sir Yacht, Content Creator loved by all Ohioans, known for his hilarious videos poking fun at sports and all things Ohio. Sir Yacht gives us a rundown of his career in content production and how he got to build a following of thousands.

Aug 12, 202139 minEp. 20

Episode 18 featuring Terrence Upchurch, Ohio State Representative of District 10

On this episode, we meet with Ohio State Representative Terrence Upchurch of District 10 and talk all things Cleveland. From public policy to local legislation Representative Upchurch shares details on some of the Bills and other initiatives he’s pushing to improve some of our favorite Cleveland neighborhoods and the State of Ohio as a whole.

May 20, 202125 min

Episode 17 featuring Emily Lundgard, Senior Director of State & Local Policy of Enterprise Community Partners

Emily Lundgard, Senior Director of State & Local Policy at Enterprise Community Partners gives us the rundown on the ways she believes Ohio’s housing issues can best be addressed through equitable development, public funding, community programs, and partnerships throughout the state. With her long history of working in the public sector, Emily also gives her expert opinion on how Cuyahoga County and the City of Cleveland could best utilize funding from the American Rescue Plan to create the ...

Apr 29, 202136 minEp. 17

Episode 16 featuring Chris Berry, President of OhioX

Ohio’s tech industry has seen tremendous growth in the last few years. In this episode, we sit down with Chris Berry, who is President of the first non-profit organization dedicated to growing the state of Ohio into one of the nation’s leading tech hubs. Chris talks about his time working for the state of Ohio, working in the public sector, trends in tech and start-ups, and how OhioX is working to drive venture capital.

Apr 07, 202142 minEp. 16

Episode 15 featuring Allison Grealis of Women in Manufacturing Association & Education Foundation

It’s only appropriate to chat with Allison Grealis, President of Women in Manufacturing Association & Education Foundation, to close out Women’s History Month. Allison shares her personal journey on creating an impact on the industry and some of the initiatives and opportunities WIM offers to give all women in manufacturing an equal chance of success.

Mar 25, 202132 minEp. 15

Episode 14 featuring Lt. Governor Jon Husted of Ohio

What does the future of manufacturing and skilled trades look like for Ohio? We talk with Lt. Governor Jon Husted on what he thinks we can expect for the next couple of years and gives us the rundown on some of the different programs he’s working on to boost the industry.

Mar 04, 202122 min

Episode 11 featuring Jay Foran, Senior VP of TeamNEO

What does it take to have a large corporation move its operations to Cleveland and impact the community? In this episode, we talk with Jay Foran, Senior Vice President of TeamNEO, who shares his experience educating businesses on the benefits of moving their mid-sized startup or their large enterprise conglomerate into the heart of NorthEast Ohio.

Dec 17, 202036 minEp. 11

Episode 10 featuring Pete Brown, Founder of Six Shooter Coffee

Passion projects, entrepreneurship, and coffee. In this episode, we speak with Cleveland business owner Pete Brown of Six Shooter Coffee and discuss everything from roasting beans in his basement to sharing details about the coffee business and his experience growing a startup into an authentic shop loved by locals.

Dec 09, 202031 minEp. 10

Episode 9 featuring Steve Peplin, CEO of Talan Products

On this episode, listen in as we talk with Steve Peplin, the CEO of Talan Products about current trends in metal press, LED lighting, solar, and electric transportation. As an industry expert, Steve shines a light on how these industries have evolved over the past several decades and shares his input on what’s expected in the future.

Dec 03, 202035 minEp. 9

Episode 7 featuring Chris Schmitt, VP of Strategic Partnerships for the National Association of Manufacturing

In this week's episode, we chat with the National Association of Manufacturers Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Chris Schmitt. Listen in as we talk about the impact the Conoravirus has had on manufacturing in the Midwest alongside the economic and workforce challenges manufacturing has been facing for the past decade, and what is being done to stimulate the industry.

Nov 11, 202035 minEp. 7

Episode 6 featuring Christopher Nance - VP of Construction & Inclusive Talent Initiatives at the Greater Cleveland Partnership

Listen in as we talk with Christopher Nance, the Vice President of Construction & Inclusive Talent Initiatives at the Greater Cleveland Partnership. Christopher shares details of the impact the GCP has on the Cleveland community since its start and what they are doing today to help local businesses in all industries that continue to grow our wonderful city.

Nov 05, 202033 minEp. 6

Episode 4 featuring Roy Hardy from Technical Alchemy

In this week's Rundown, listen in as we talk with industry veteran and CEO of Technical Alchemy, LLC, Roy Hardy. Roy shares his approach to keeping up employee morale as well as current workforce trends throughout the trades.

Sep 13, 202038 min

Episode 3 featuring James Smith of Rust Belt Recruiting

On our third episode of the Rust Belt Rundown, Rust Belt Recruitings' very own, James Smith discusses how the day-to-day operations of a recruiting firm specializing in the skilled trades have changed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sep 12, 202036 min

Episode 1 featuring Taylor Evans - Rust Belt Recruiting Founder & CEO

Tune in to our first episode of the Rust Belt Rundown! Listen in as we talk with Taylor Evans, President of Rust Belt Recruiting, and kick off our show by explaining our mission of offering insight to our listeners on impact-driven business, the essential industry of manufacturing, and what might lie ahead in the coming months.

Sep 10, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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